Upgrade your motherboard to an LGA 1151 socket for a 9th generation i7 processor.
Upgrade your motherboard to an LGA 1151 socket for a 9th generation i7 processor.
I spotted an ATX board for roughly $20 extra, around $120–140. I’m not after something priced near $300. Just need the AIO header, more than two RGB headers, a 3-pin and a 4-pin option, and a neat-looking board that fits snugly inside the case instead of having cables sticking out across the bottom to reach my motherboard.
For the fans, a PWM splitter works fine. Regarding the RAM, check its rating—if it's 2666 or lower, skip the new board and use an RGB controller instead.
I’d invest in something that improves performance first, then consider adding parts just for looks. Your optimism about selling your current board for $100 sounds promising!
The sole purpose of this request was to mention it last night and to inform me this morning that people expressed interest in purchasing it. Thank you for your assistance.